Screenwriter Justin Theroux has denied that Zoolander 2 has been axed by Paramount.

Star Ben Stiller recently wrote on his Twitter page that his dimwitted male model character Derek Zoolander had not the "means or intellect to fund [his] own comeback".

Theroux, who is writing and is slated to direct the film, told Movieline that work is continuing on the comedy sequel.

He said: "Today and yesterday I was with Ben, and today, we continued to break story. I have not gotten word from anyone to put pencils down, so I am continuing as though we are proceeding with that film."

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When asked about the meaning behind Stiller's tweet, Theroux added: "I wish I could answer that! Honestly, I don't know. You'd have to ask Ben. I have no clue what those things mean. I've heard them, too. We're operating as though itâ€™s absolutely going."